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AHF nominates Kuwaiti female referees for Al Watan Cup final

May 04, 2026 / 11:17 AM
AHF nominates Kuwaiti female referees for Al Watan Cup final
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Sharjah 24: The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) has nominated an international Kuwaiti female refereeing team to officiate the final of Al Watan Cup Handball Championship, in a move that reflects growing confidence in women’s expertise in managing major fixtures.

Match officials confirmed

The team includes international referees Ma’ali Al Anzi and Widad Al Naseem, who will take charge of the final encounter. They will be supported by Ismail Salem as scorer and Ali Jaafar as timekeeper, while Abdullah Khamis and Jamal Al Shamsi will oversee technical supervision.

Growing regional recognition

The nomination reflects the notable development in refereeing standards across the region, as well as the increasing presence of female officials and their ability to manage decisive matches with high competence in line with internationally approved technical standards.

May 04, 2026 / 11:17 AM

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